Michelle Papka, Ph.D.

Michelle Papka, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of The CRCNJ. She has over 30 years combined experience as a researcher and clinician specializing in the field of aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. She has practiced as a neuropsychologist, psychotherapist, and researcher, and has served as a Principal Investigator on more than 35 recent clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive impairment.

Dr. Papka has had numerous publications of her work and is an active public speaker, invited editor, grant reviewer, consultant, and committee member of multiple specialized organizations and publications in the field of aging and Alzheimer’s Disease.  She is the author and creator of Memory Matters, a monthly Q & A column about cognitive aging, published in the NJ Star Ledger and NJ.com.

Dr. Papka is passionate about the goals and mission of The CRCNJ and strives daily to contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of Alzheimer’s disease. 

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